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Steven Battelle 1.4 Carats Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
ordered with pendant.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 38 Carats Aquamarine 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful 21 x 31 mm oval diagonal checkerboard cut aquamarine from Brazil is presented in this culmination of one of our master goldsmiths work. 3 weeks of painstaking fabricatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 23.0 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful blue 23 x 30 mm pear shaped tanzanite cabochon is held in a cupped Steven Battelle
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
texture Steven Battelle setting in this classic pendant design. I love rainbow moonstone for its magical
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 19.8 Carat Aquamarine Tanzanite 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
faceted tanzanite in this Steven Battelle ancient-inspired design. The aquamarine cabochon is surrounded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Sinkote-Alin Meteorite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
crust from its flaming entry through the atmosphere is set in simple matte-finish 18K gold bezel with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
row of stacked "jawan" granulation in this fantastic handmade artisanal 18K gold pendant. The rich
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Cabochon Emerald 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
high-karat gold setting. The clear greens of the emerald contrast against the rich yellows of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 30.6 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An impressive 18 x 24 mm oval aquamarine cabochon is set in matte-finish handmade 18K gold with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.2 Carats Tanzanite Cabochon 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
point with stacked jawan" granulated high karat gold setting. This ancient-inspired design contrasts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 6.6 Carats Faceted Sunstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
included, but can be added to it. We discount our chains 20% when purchased with a pendant. Magical!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.8 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
jawan" four sided 18K gold embrace in this tiny treasure. The bail is also decorated similarly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
round loop above decorated with similar motif. This pendant comes with a delicate 18 inch 14K gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 7.5 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
surrounded by a wide organic hand hammered 18K gold bezel in this ultimately simple yet striking hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 15.8 Carats Pink Tourmaline 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
complementary 22K gold setting with fine "pasir" granulation accents around the bezels and bail in this simple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 13.3 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of this stone, especially contrasted against the rich textured gold. The 18K handmade hammered chain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 11.2 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
22K gold granulated pendant with small accent diamond in the bail.. Aquamarine, the birthstone of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
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W 1.19 in D 0.52 in L 1.97 in
Steven Battelle 17.7 Carats Aquamarine Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A shimmering faceted 18 x 22 mm rounded pear shaped Brazilian aquamarine is set within an exquisite artisinally handcrafted setting surrounded by five 1.8mm-2mm VS1 diamonds. This h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.5 Carats Faceted Aquamarine 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.5 Carats Brazilian Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
hand textured "line bezel" 18K gold setting with similarly textured bail above. We really like this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Green Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two opposing complementary colored pear cabochon stones are ornamented with delicate "pasir" fine granulation in this handmade beauty. The subtle blue sheen of the 12mm rainbow moons...
Category
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle Ancient Roman Sphinx Coin Granulated Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
displayed in an exquisitely granulated Steven Battelle designed setting created by a master goldsmith
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
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W 0.83 in L 1.19 in
Steven Battelle 77.5 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large 25 x 30 mm oval cabochon deep pink tourmaline is set in a signature Steven Battelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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W 1.03 in L 1.74 in
Steven Battelle 4.8 Carats Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
textured 18K double bezel setting in this elegant 18K gold pendant. The 18K handmade hammered chain shown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 10.0 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 10 x 17 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone cabochon shimmers with blue and gold highlights
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 22.1 Carats Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
classic style of pendant never tires. The 18K handmade hammered chain shown is not included, but can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.3 Carats Koroit Boulder Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
highlighted in a double line texture handmade 18K gold setting with similar wide bail. Koroit opal comes from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Granulated Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A shimmering blue 8 x 12 mm pear shaped rainbow moonstone is held in a high-Karat 22K gold bezel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 27.7 Carats Ethiopian Welo Opal 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
applied "jawan" (granulation) in this classic high karat pendant design. A BEAUTIFUL stone with bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 31.1 Carats Tanzanite Diamonds 22k Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Middle Ages. This pendant is sure to be noticed! The 20 inch handmade woven 22K chain shown is not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
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W 1.7 in L 2.17 in
Steven Battelle 32.1 Carats Indonesian Blue Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
matte-finish 18K gold in this ultimately simple and classic piece. Indonesian blue opal is a type of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 55.0 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
double row handmade granulated 18K gold setting with complementary bail above. Unlike, most large green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Dm 30 in L 49 in
Steven Battelle 8.1 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
lengths. We discount our chains 20% when ordered with a pendant.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 22k Gold
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W 0.56 in L 0.91 in
Steven Battelle 56.4 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
and jawan" 22K gold setting with complementary bail above with 3 mm rose cut white diamond.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 1.0 Carat Two Stone Tsavorite 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Brilliant green 4 x 6 mm pear shaped and 5 x 7 mm trapezoidal faceted tsavorite garnets are surrounded with intricate 22K wire and scrollwork accents in this example of classic handm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tsavorite, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 46.8 Carats Green Tourmaline Slice 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An irregular large rose cut slice of Brazilian green tourmaline is set simply in an organic line texture setting. A beautiful statement piece ! The chain shown is not included but ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 36.8 Carats Tanzanite Spessartite Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 25.9 carat faceted 14 mm trillium Tanzanite is suspended below a horizontally set 11 carat 8x10 mm oval spessartite garnet cabochon combined with a diamond accented bail, in this i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, 22k Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Steven Battelle Opposing Teardrop 5.8 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
7 x 9 mm and 8 x 10 mm pear cabochons of shimmering rainbow moonstone are held in 18K gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
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L 1.19 in
Steven Battelle Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Gold Earrings, Pendant, Chain Set
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
set . A 1.1 mm 18K woven Spiga chain completes the matching pendant. Altogether, a great look!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 14.5 Carats Pink Tourmaline Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
. We love the contrasting pink, blue, and gold! The 18K handmade hammered chain shown is not included
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Moonstone, 18k Gold
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L 1.86 in
Steven Battelle 11.5 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Blue Sapphire 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
granulation and wire work ('bun") creation designed by Steven Battelle.
The chain is not included but can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold
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W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
Steven Battelle Handwoven 22K 22 Inch Gold Snake Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
pendant (or all by itself). Granulation accented end caps with easy and safe-fastening bendable hook
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Steven Battelle 9.0 Carat Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Pendant With 18" 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
amazing stone! The complementary handmade hammered 18K gold chain in 18" length is included. You'll enjoy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
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L 0.99 in
Steven Battelle 10.2 Carats Rainbow Moonstone Silver/18K Pendant With Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
oxidized silver with 18K gold bezel and 18K line textured double bezel in this very contemporary look. A
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Steven Battelle 2.9 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Pendant 18 Inch 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
. This particular item comes as a set with an 18 inch 18K gold cable chain. If you want the pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
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L 0.79 in
Steve Battelle Large Pearl 22K Gold Granulated Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
is set within an artisinally crafted high-karat gold bezel decorated with fine "pasir" sandlike tiny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle 182.3 Carat Aquamarine Diamonds Pendant 22K Gold
Located in Soquel, CA
A mesmerizing showstopper Steven Battelle 182.3 Carat Brazilian Aquamarine pendant with five (2mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
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W 2.37 in D 0.71 in L 3.35 in
Netherlands 1802 Gold Ducat 18K Diamond 18k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Steven Battelle designed handmade large and small double twist wire bezel with a 2mm VS1 accent diamond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin Pendant 22k Gold
Located in Soquel, CA
Handcrafted Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Artemis Coin in complementary 22K Gold Setting.
The
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2010s Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
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W 1.58 in D 0.16 in L 1.97 in
Steven Battelle Handwoven 20 inch 22K Gold Snake Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, elegant, and classic chain to display and accent your most precious pendant (or all by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
Steven Battelle Mixed 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Handmade Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient India 1500's Gold Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
1.8 mm VS1 diamonds in this ancient-inspired Steven Battelle design. Durga is worshipped as one of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Goddess Victoria Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
signature Steven Battelle designed handmade handmade 18K gold setting surrounded by radiating "triple jawan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Netherlands 1736 Sailing Ship Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
of West Friesland depicting a naval 3 masted sailing ship is set in a Steven Battelle designed double
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Japan 1800's Samurai Period Rectangular Gold Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
days of their power 1837-1854, is set in a Steven Battelle designed handmade classic double braid 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Spanish Netherlands 1654 Silver Patagon Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
with 3 "jawan" granulation affixed at the axis points in this interesting and impressive Steven
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Huge 120.5 Carats Cabochon Aquamarine Diamonds 22k Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
amazing handmade high-Karat gold pendant. The stone is set in a Steven Battelle designed signature "4
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 22k Gold
Steven Battelle Lightweight Handmade Hammered Organic 18K Gold 20" chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
beautiful way to display your treasured pendants. 1.1 mm width and 18" length and 24". If you want other
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
88.7 Carat Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Steven Battelle slightly cupped handmade ancient-inspired design with spiral wire accents enhancing.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle Mixed 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Handmade Heavier Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
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You are likely to find exactly the gold pendant steven battelle you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 22k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 316 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold pendant steven battelle may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a gold pendant steven battelle featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our gold pendant steven battelle for sale are for women, but there are 281 pieces available to browse for men.
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Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create pieces inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.
Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals.
He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs.
The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
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